Invitation

Dear Colleagues and Researchers,

The Department of Physics, Nirmalagiri College, which has a small but active materials research group, is organizing
an International Conference on Advanced Materials ( ICAM 2019) on 12th, 13th and 14th June 2019. The Conference aims to bring
together researchers, scientists, academicians and industrialists from all over the world on a common platform to discuss
and showcase recent advances in Materials Research, including but not limited to, synthesis of nanomaterials and their
applications, materials for biological, energy, optical and electromagnetic applications, functional materials, engineering
materials, composite materials, magnetic materials and related topics. The conference will provide an excellent platform
for sharing your latest research with scientists from all over the world and for networking with industries to develop
industry - academia collaborations. ICAM 2019, which will be a forum for presentation and discussion of the most recent
advances in all fields of materials science research and nanomaterials, is open to scientists and researchers belonging to
different disciplines: engineering, physics, mathematics, material science, chemistry, biology and others, who are interested
in the latest developments in advanced materials and nanomaterials research.

The 3-day event will include plenary lectures, invited and contributed talks and poster sessions, organized in different thematic sessions and
coordinated by appointed chairs, who are experts in their fields. Prospective
authors are requested to submit extended abstracts of length one page each through the
abstract submission link in the conference website, which
is currently available. The abstracts will be peer reviewed
based on the relevance and the originality of their works. The authors of accepted papers will be invited to present their research work at the
Conference by oral or poster presentations. All contributors of presented papers are invited to submit full papers for possible publication in
the peer reviewed journal‘Emergent Materials’, published by
Springer
and
American Institute of
Physics(AIP) Conference proceedings.

Kerala, more popularly known as God's Own Country, with its green valleys
and hills, beaches and backwaters lined with coconut trees, is welcoming you to enjoy its scenic beauty and also to spend three days sharing and
discussing the exciting developments in Materials Science at ICAM2019 at Nirmalagiri College,
and a one-day sightseeing trip in Kerala, India.

Sincerely

Organizing Committee, ICAM2019

ICAM 2019

Plenary Talks

ICAM 2019

Highlights

The International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM2019), aims to bring together more than 1000 participants
from Academic Institutions, Research Laboratories and industries from all over the world to discuss and disseminate the latest
exciting developments related to but not limited to:

The conference will provide a technical platform to present original and cutting edge research related to all aspects of research
in advanced materials. Parallel sessions on different topics are being planned. There will be plenary talks, invited talks, oral
presentations and poster sessions. Full papers of all accepted abstracts will be peer reviewed and all accepted papers will be published
in the journal'Emergent Materials', published by
Springer
and American Institute of
Physics(AIP) Conference proceedings.
So the conference provides an excellent opportunity to show case your work and
also enable networking between groups and individuals from different countries.

ICAM 2019

Scope

Technological development in
the 21st century has become synonymous with advances
in materials research. Advanced materials with
exotic properties are now being used in numerous
engineering and technological applications.
Efficient renewable energy sources and energy
storage systems, electronics and communication
devices, lighter and better alloys, drug delivery
systems, magnets with superior properties are all a
result of the advances in materials research.
Hundreds of research groups all over the world are
involved in synthesizing and characterizing novel
materials for applications. Numerous industries are
making use of these discoveries for novel
applications. It has become almost impossible for
researchers to keep track of the huge volume of
research output in this field. Collaborative
research involving different research groups linked
to industries directed at achieving specific results
has become the need of the hour. ICAM 2019 aims to
provide a common platform to network with
researchers and technologists from different parts
of the world and to present and publish original and
novel results.

ICAM 2019

Important Dates

Event

Date(s)

Beginning of Online
Registration

1, December 2018

Beginning of Online
submission of Abstracts

15, December 2018

Last Date for Online
submission of Abstracts

15, February 2019

Intimation of acceptance
of Abstracts

20, February 2019

Closing of early bird
registration

5, March 2019

Last date of request for
accomodation

1, May 2019

Last date for
submission of full papers
(AIP Proceedings)

1, May 2019

Last date for
submission of full papers (Emergent Materials - Springer)

10, June 2019

Conference

12, 13, 14 June 2019

Sightseeing
Trip

15
June 2019

ICAM 2019

Speakers

speaker 01(plenary talk)

Dr. Pulickel M Ajayan

♦Professor in Engineering in the mechanical engineering and materials science department of Rice University, from 2007.

♦Founding chair of the new department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, from 2014.

speaker 02(plenary talk)

Dr. I-Nan Lin

♦ Professor in the Department of Physics, Tamkang University, Taiwan.

♦ Senior researcher in the Materials Science Center in Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan for several years.

speaker 12

Dr. M. M. Shaijumon

♦Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
Thiruvananthapuram, India.

speaker 13

Dr. Swapna S Nair

♦Worked at the Institute of Nanomaterials, Nanodevices and Nanomodeling,
Portugal as well as in CICECO, University of Aveiro CICECO, University of Aveiro.

♦Former faculty at International School of Photonics in CUSAT, India.

♦Associate Professor in the Department of Physics in Central University of Kerala,India.

speaker 14

Dr. Ranjan Singh

♦Research associate at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA.

♦ Assistant Professor , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

speaker 15

Dr. Vilas Shelke

♦Senior Scientific officer, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India.

♦Complimentary Researcher (DMSNE, Rice University,USA)

♦Assistant Research Scientist and Indo-US STF Research Fellow (MINT, University of Alabama, USA)

ICAM 2019

Publication

Online submission of abstracts
has been opened on 15th December 2018. All abstracts must be
in English and prospective participants can submit one page abstracts using the Abstract Template downloaded from the
Conference website. Only camera ready abstracts prepared in the template downloaded from the website will be considered
for publication in the Conference Abstracts Book with ISBN number after peer review. Information regarding the
acceptance of abstract and mode of presentation (Invited, Oral, Poster), will be intimated to the corresponding author
through e-mail on or before 20th February 2019. Abstracts submitted in any other format will be summarily rejected.

It may please be noted that the
registration process has to be completed before submission
of abstracts. Payment of registration fee is not mandatory for registration and submission of abstracts. However, the registration fee
has to be paid before submission of
full paper (1, May 2019 for
AIP Conference Proceedings and 12, June 2019 for Emergent Materials).

Uploading Abstracts

1. Login to the web site after registration using username (email) and password.
2. In the home page, click on the top right blue button labelled by the name of the user.
3. From the dropdown menu select the option 'Profile' to update the user profile.
4. After updating the user profile, select the option 'Upload Abstract' from the same dropdown menu.

ICAM 2019 Conference Proceedings

Full length papers of abstracts accepted and published in the Conference book of abstracts,
will be considered for publication in the journal
"Emergent Materials"(published by Springer) or in a special volume of
AIP Conference Proceedings. Invited talks as well as oral and poster presentations can be included in the conference
proceedings. The templates and links for preparing and submitting the full papers will be made available soon.

All manuscripts will be peer reviewed according to standard international procedures
before being accepted for publication in the conference proceedings.

Abstracts of new and original work on any topic related to advanced materials including but
not limited to:

Registration

All delegates wishing to attend the Conference have to
register through the link
provided in the conference website.
The registration fee can be paid any time before the last date for submission of the full paper. The Conference registration fee covers all technical sessions, Conference kit, book of abstract, lunch,
and tea on conference days, and the conferencebanquet dinner. Limited financial assistance in the form of TA/DA or
reduced registration fees may be provided to students and research scholars who avail no scholarship. Early bird registrations at a reduced
rate can be made until March 5th 2019.

For Researchers representing foreign organizations

Early bird registration

Regular Registration

Delegates
from Industry

€ 350

€
400

Delegates from academia

€ 300

€ 350

Accompanying persons

€ 250

€ 300

Students (including PDFs)

€ 200

€ 250

For Researchers representing Indian organizations

Early bird registration

Regular Registration

Delegates
from Industry

₹6000

₹6500

Delegates from academia

₹5000

₹5500

Accompanying persons

₹4000

₹4500

Students (including PDFs)

₹4000

₹4500

ICAM 2019

Accommodation

Accommodation will be arranged on request in hotels near the Conference venue.
Delegates making hotel reservations through the conference secretariat will be provided transport to
the conference venue and back.

To ensure that the delegates get accommodation at a concessional rate, the Conference Secretariat
is contacting different classes of hotels for bulk booking. Three types of accommodation can be made available
for the participants on request.

1. Standard Accommodation - Sharing Basis

2. Deluxe Accommodation

a. Double Occupancy

b. Single Occupancy

3. Super Deluxe Accommodation

a. Double Occupancy

b. Single Occupancy

The rates will be made available on the website by January 2019.

A limited number of hostel rooms will be made available within the campus for Girl students on a first come first served basis.

ICAM 2019

Travel

Reaching Nirmalagiri College

Nirmalagiri College is
situated on the Thalassery – Mysore interstate
highway, at a distance of 17 km from Thalassery and
3 km from Kuthuparamba. The nearest railway station
is Thalassery. For people coming from North (via
Konkan), the nearest railway station is Kannur,
which is about 30 km from the college. The Kannur
International Airport is just 15 km away. Other nearest airports are
Kozhikode in the south (~120 km) and Mangalore on the north (~180 km). The College can be reached from Bangalore by bus
(distance ~310km, 7 hours). There are a number of night buses from Bangalore, which reach Nirmalagiri early in the morning.

VISA for Foreign Delegates

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel
document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa which can be obtained from an Indian Mission abroad. e-Visa facility is available for nationals of many countries. More information regarding visa for travel to India can be obtained from
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa. An invitation letter from ICAM 2019 for processing Conference
VISA will be furnished on receiving a request sent to email id
icam2019ngc@gmail.com for the same.
Invitation letter will be issued only
after your registration and payment have been completed. A Letter of Invitation is a proof that your
paper submission and registration application are accepted by the conference committee. It will be stated
in English and may help with your visa application. However, it does not guarantee you a visa.

Explore North Kerala

Kerala, popularly known as God’s Own Country is one of the most popular tourist destinations
in India. Kerala is famous for its pleasant climate, green Valleys, beautiful beaches, verdant mountains and mesmerizing
backwaters. The month of June, when the monsoon rains begin, is the best time to enjoy the enchanting beauty of the rain
drenched hills and beaches of Kerala. The best places to visit during monsoon in Kerala are the hill stations: Wayanad,
Wagamon, Thekkady, Ranipuram; Beaches: Bekal Fort and beach, Kovalam beach, Kappad beach etc ; and the backwaters:
Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Valiyaparambu and others. Nirmalagiri College is situated in the Northern Kerala which is famous for
beautiful beaches, mountains and forts of historical importance.

Wayanad

It is the green paradise of Kerala situated in the mountains of the Western Ghats and just a
two hour drive from the conference venue. Wayanad is located in the north- east corner of Kerala and shares borders with the
neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It has a mixed bag of tourist spots which includes scenic lakes and
waterfalls, mist – capped mountains, green meadows, pilgrim centers and pre- historic rock shelters.

Muzhappilangad Beach

It is the longest drive in beach in Asia. Located at a distance of 20 km from the Conference
Venue, it gives a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea ringed with coconut trees and provides a breathtakingly beautiful driving
experience. About 200m south of the beach, there is a private island called Dharmadam Island. It is possible to walk to the
island during the time of low tides.

Pythal Mala

Pythal Mala and Palakkayam Thattu are two tourist attractions situated at a height of 4,500 ft
above sea level and is located at a distance of about 50 km from the Conference venue. These places are known for their lush
greenery and enchanting natural beauty. The region is rich in flora and fauna and is a paradise for trekkers. It is the haven
of a variety of birds, butterflies and rare plants.

Bekal Fort

It is largest and best preserved forts in Kerala spread over 40 acres bordered by a magnificent
beach. It was built in the 17th century and is a place of historical importance. It offers an exotic view of the Arabian Sea
from its tall observation towers. Due to its historical importance, the fort is under the direct control of the Archaeological
Survey of India. The fort is about 110 km from the Conference Venue.

Valiyaparamba Backwaters

The most popular backwater stretches of North Kerala is the Valiyaparamba backwaters, which is
located close to the popular Bekal Fort area. The backwaters is fed by four separate rivers and the entire region is famous
for a cluster of picturesque little islands.Day long cruise on a houseboat, with a picnic lunch, provide a memorable
experience for the visitors. The starting point of the cruise is located at a distance of about 80 km from the Conference
venue.

Sponsors

ICAM 2019

About Us

Kerala, the Indian state with the
highest human development index, comparable to that of any European
high index country, is the state with the highest literacy rate in India.
The state, with the highest sex ratio, and a large religious minority
population, is known for its tolerance towards the diversity of the
country and is secular to the word.

Nirmalagiri College,
established in the year 1964 to cater to the
educational needs of the local population and the
migrant Christian community in the north Malabar
region of the state of Kerala in India, is now
widely recognized as one of the most reputed centers
of higher education in Kerala. The college is
accredited by the National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A grade and is
ranked 87th in all India ranking by the National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The College,
from its humble beginnings in 1964, today
hosts 11 undergraduate and 3 postgraduate courses.

The Conference venue, situated in the sprawling 40 acre campus of the College, in the foothills of the scenic Western Ghats
and a 30 minute drive from the Arabian Sea, is easily accessible by air, road and rail. The Kannur International Airport is just 15 km away. The nearest railway station is Thalassery, at a distance of 17km.

The Department of
Physics, which is hosting ICAM 2019, is the
torchbearer of the College, inspiring all other
departments in their quest for excellence. The
Department, which is funded by the DST FIST and UGC
Innovative programs, offers both undergraduate and
postgraduate courses in Physics, in addition to a PG
Diploma in Nanotechnology and is also a recognized
Research Center of the Kannur University,
to which the College is affiliated. The Department
has a well equipped research lab dedicated to
nanomaterials research, which is used by research
scholars and postgraduate students from all over
South India. The faculty members of the Department
are actively engaged in Materials research and have
published more than 75 papers in reputed international journals.